7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Behavioral Addiction Neurobiology
Behavioral addictions, such as gambling or internet use, share neurobiological features with substance use disorders. The neurobiology of behavioral addiction involves the activation of the brain's reward pathways, particularly the mesolimbic dopamine system, which drives compulsive behavior. When individuals engage in addictive behaviors, they experience a surge in dopamine release, leading to feelings of pleasure and reinforcing the behavior. Over time, repeated activation of these pathways can result in tolerance, where more of the behavior is needed to achieve the same rewarding effect, and withdrawal symptoms when the behavior is discontinued. Understanding the neurobiology of behavioral addiction has led to the development of pharmacological treatments aimed at modulating dopamine transmission, as well as behavioral interventions to address the psychological components of addiction.
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States
Edie Raether
NeuroShifts and Wings for Wishes Academy, United States
John Michael Weber
Open Door Mission in Houston Texas, United States
Owonaro Peter
Bayelsa State Drug Avuse Addiction Prevention and Rehabilitation Committee (BADAPARC), Nigeria
Sindu Padmanabhan
Bharathiar University, India
Andrew Drasen
A Vision of Hope Media, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Integrating bibliopoetry therapy and digital health technologies for inflammation management: A neuropsychosomatic perspective
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
Title : Evaluation of prevalence and pattern of tobacco use in yenagoa city in bayelsa state south of nigeria
Owonaro Peter, Bayelsa State Drug Avuse Addiction Prevention and Rehabilitation Committee (BADAPARC), Nigeria
Title : Engaging learners through gamification, creativity, and human-centered design
Tero Moliis, Versantium, United States
Title : Neuropharmacological and regulatory drivers of tianeptine misuse in the united states: A growing public health concern
Darcy Tocci, NSU College of Pharmacy, United States
Title : Awakening sovereignty within: Healing trauma, releasing codependency, and returning to self-trust
Whitney Walker, Mental Health Therapist/ Podcast Host, United States
Title : You can save a life: Real conversations, real solutions for suicide prevention
frank King, The Mental Health Comedian, LLC, United States